# Session Pomodoro Focus Timer vs Simple Pomodoro Timer

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Session Pomodoro Focus Timer at 364 against Simple Pomodoro Timer's 12. Session Pomodoro Focus Timer also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks) and device support (4 vs 1). Simple Pomodoro Timer's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Session Pomodoro Focus Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Simple Pomodoro Timer sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Simple Pomodoro Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Session Pomodoro Focus Timer has 364 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Session Pomodoro Focus Timer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Simple Pomodoro Timer's.

Session Pomodoro Focus Timer ships an update every 5 days, Simple Pomodoro Timer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Session Pomodoro Focus Timer | Simple Pomodoro Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (364 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/session-pomodoro-focus-timer/id1521432881/reviews) | **[5.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-pomodoro-timer-doro/id6469151431/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **364** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 93.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 107 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Translucent LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1540058390) | [DAIKI YUASA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1632691655) |

## What reviewers say

### Session Pomodoro Focus Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/session-pomodoro-focus-timer/id1521432881)

This app helps users improve focus and productivity by guiding them through timed work sessions and breaks. It blocks distracting websites and apps, mutes notifications, and automates workflow elements like Do Not Disturb and music playback. Users can also track their time and review their progress.

**Highlights:** Timed work and break sessions, Website and app blocking (Mac only), Mute Slack notifications, Automated Do Not Disturb, Music playback automation, Apple Calendar sync, Session progress tracking

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Session monthly subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Session yearly subscription | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Most complete Pomodoro timer
- 👍 Excellent focus app with great features
- 🔒 Helps with ADHD and focus
- 👍 Beautiful, intuitive, and user-friendly design
- 👍 Seamless sync across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional syncing issues between devices
- 🔒 Expensive subscription model, no one-time purchase option
- 👎 Some features like app blocking not working as expected
- 👎 Tedious to adjust session times

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with editing past sessions
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between devices

**Requested features**

- Integrate with more productivity apps and to-do lists
- Add Apple Watch app support
- Expand customization options for themes and sounds
- Improve documentation and onboarding for advanced features


### Simple Pomodoro Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-pomodoro-timer-doro/id6469151431)

This app offers a minimalist Pomodoro timer with customizable focus and break durations. Earn fruits for completed sessions, collect them on a calendar, and enjoy background music to enhance concentration. Personalize timer colors to boost motivation.

**Highlights:** Customizable focus and break sessions, Fruit rewards for completed sessions, Calendar view of collected fruits, Background concentration music, Customizable timer and break screen colors, Golden fruit bonus for daily achievements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy me a coffee | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy me a burger | $3.99 | one-time |
| Premium Plan | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Session Pomodoro Focus Timer free?

Session Pomodoro Focus Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Simple Pomodoro Timer free?

Simple Pomodoro Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Session Pomodoro Focus Timer or Simple Pomodoro Timer?

Simple Pomodoro Timer is rated higher. Session Pomodoro Focus Timer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 364 ratings, while Simple Pomodoro Timer averages 5.0 from 12 ratings.

### Do Session Pomodoro Focus Timer or Simple Pomodoro Timer have ads?

Neither Session Pomodoro Focus Timer nor Simple Pomodoro Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Session Pomodoro Focus Timer or Simple Pomodoro Timer?

Session Pomodoro Focus Timer ships an update every 5 days, and Simple Pomodoro Timer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Session Pomodoro Focus Timer was updated on October 13, 2026 and Simple Pomodoro Timer on October 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*